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Storm damage roof report in Great Stonar, Kent
Storm damage roof reports in Great Stonar from an independent, experienced roof surveyor. More than 20 years and over 5,000 surveys.
- Ridge tiles that have come loose
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Flat roof edges peeled back
Leave it or get it looked at?
Damage left open lets in more rain. That can add to the damage and make it harder to separate from the storm. A roofer should deal with emergency protection quickly. In a small place like Great Stonar, homes can be exposed to wind and rain, which finds any gap, and damp in older walls is slow to dry out.
What a survey costs comes down to the roof itself: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how safely it can be seen. Our price is from £150, including VAT.
What you get with us
- A sub-250g drone, flown with a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID
- Customer satisfaction of 98%
- An independent look at the roof
- Packages from £150, inc. VAT
See our cost guide or our case studies.
About our storm damage roof report in Great Stonar
After a storm, safety comes first. Take photos from the ground or from windows, and do not climb onto the roof. If water is coming in, a roofer can put temporary protection in place. Our report records the damage so you have an independent record to give your insurer. Keep receipts for any emergency work. If you are worried about damage from fallen branches or debris and broken or displaced guttering, we can find out what’s behind it, on flat roofs, ridges and hips and chimney stacks alike.
Somewhere as small as Great Stonar, older roofs have frequently been repaired many times. A new leak may be fresh damage or the latest sign of long-term wear, and the difference matters, particularly to an insurer. We check whatever is safely visible and set out what we find. Older walls and timbers hold water for a long time, so it’s worth finding the cause soon.
The report records the roof as we found it on the day. That makes it useful now and a handy reference later, such as when you want to compare after future work.
- Location
- Great Stonar (CT13)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Common questions in Great Stonar
Is the coastal weather around Great Stonar hard on roofs?
Yes, coastal weather is harder on roofs: there’s more wind, and more salt in the air. Ridges, verges, flashings and fixings are where it usually shows, and Great Stonar is within about 2 miles of the coast.
Is Great Stonar within the area you cover?
Yes, Great Stonar is on our map. A small place gets exactly the same survey as a big one, with the route planned beforehand.
How long have you been surveying roofs?
More than 5,000 surveys over 20+ years.
Can you put a tarpaulin over the damage?
Emergency temporary protection is a job for a roofer. If it is safe, take photos before it goes on. Our report then records the roof.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. Shared roofs just need a little more planning. Mention it when you contact us and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can you survey at the weekend?
We carry out surveys on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays. To arrange a date, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Can you tell me if my claim will be paid?
The decision is your insurer’s, not ours. Our report records what is damaged, with photos, and the likely cause, which you can pass to your insurer.
Also near Great Stonar
Also in Great Stonar
Storm damage roof reports around Great Stonar
The coast is about 2 miles or less from Great Stonar, so storms can arrive with strong gusts off the water. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies, and the insurer decides the claim. Many older homes in Kent have handmade clay tiles, including Kent peg tiles held by pegs through two holes, and tile-hanging on their upper walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Knowing the roof type helps narrow down where water may be getting in.
If you look after a building such as Sandwich Infant School, water through a big roof can travel a long way before it drips, so the search covers more than the obvious spot. The streets around a church such as St Mary's Church are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, leaks on older roofs often start at lead flashings, valleys or around old chimney stacks.
Great Stonar is about 5 miles south-west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We visit Great Stonar as part of our work across Kent. Our area takes in places right across Kent. For surveys nearby, see our Canterbury page.
Storm damage roof reports in CT13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Kitchener Drive, Spitfire Way and Hugin Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Great Stonar, we cover Sandwich (1 mile south), Cooper Street (2 miles west), East Street (2 miles west), Marshborough (2 miles south-west) and Woodnesborough (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (11 miles west), Margate (7 miles north), Dover (10 miles south), Ramsgate (5 miles north-east), Broadstairs (6 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).
Near you in Great Stonar
In Great Stonar, that means homes and buildings near Prince's Beachlands, Sir Roger Manwood's School and Invicta House Ye Olde King's Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Sandwich station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. A little further out are The Precinct Toy Collection (0.8 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
How it works
After the inspection, everything we found is written up in a report with photographs, emailed to you. On timing, it usually takes about one to two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Somewhere like Great Stonar needs a little journey planning: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. The roof is looked at from ground level, from windows, from the loft where there’s safe access and from the roof where it’s safe.
- We note the date of the storm and the damage you’ve seen.
- The roof is inspected from safe positions.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- We note the likely cause and any signs of older wear.
- We send you the report by email for your insurer.
Preparing for the visit
- Note where any stains or damp appear
- Have any paperwork from past roof work to hand
- Have any questions written down, so nothing gets missed
Getting a price
Our phone lines are open seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. To book or ask a question, ring 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from ground level. Our suggestions:
- Note the date and time you first saw the damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Take photos from the ground or a window, never by climbing
- Keep invoices for temporary repairs
Your insurer may send a loss adjuster to look at the damage. Our report gives you an independent record alongside theirs.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. With binoculars, you can frequently spot problems without climbing. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
Can I check my roof myself?
During heavy rain, look at the gutters from ground level or a window. Overflowing water can point to a blockage or a sagging run.
Your own check is a good start, but it is not a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are often out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
When you need someone else
It is a careful look at the roof, not the whole story. The main limits are:
- Negotiating a claim settlement
- The outcome of a claim
- Repair costs or quotes for the work
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we’ll point you to the right survey. What a survey covers and doesn’t.
What this survey covers
- Gutters and fascias
- Chimney stacks
- Flat roofs
- Ridges and hips
- Flashings
- Slate and tile slopes
When to book a survey in Great Stonar
Storms don’t only affect pitched roofs. Coverings can tear or peel back at the edges, and water can pond where outlets are blocked. We record what we find on flat and pitched roofs alike.
Problems we come across frequently include:
- Lifted or missing ridge and hip tiles
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged pots on the stack
- Slipped or missing slates or tiles
If you run a hotel or guest house in or near Great Stonar, a roof problem can mean rooms out of use.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- What exactly goes into their report
- What happens after the report arrives
- Whether the roof space is looked at, where there is one
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA